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KM08 UHJ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

238,315 mi
Last recorded238,315 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 UHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 238,315 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 238,314 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 229,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 215,202 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 212,074 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer skin corroded and peeling. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, cut, stepped, worn on inner edge, 5.3mm @centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 208,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and perished, 4.5mm @centre of tread. 225/40R18 92Y XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and perished, 5.5mm @centre of tread. 225/40R18 92Y XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and perished, 3.6mm @centre of tread. 225/40R18 92Y XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 208,980 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Auxiliary drive belt fraying.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and perished, 4.5mm @centre of tread. 225/40R18 92Y XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and perished, 5.5mm @centre of tread. 225/40R18 92Y XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and perished, 3.6mm @centre of tread. 225/40R18 92Y XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 206,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 202,517 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside wiper worn --- smearing

Pass 24 Dec 2018 198,612 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 194,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 194,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 189,898 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulder

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Dec 2016 189,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulder

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 176,678 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 176,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 162,167 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all tyres worn on shoulders

Fail 29 Dec 2014 162,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 8 Jul 2013 138,168 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 138,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 122,485 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 122,485 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 100,931 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 100,931 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?

Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,837
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,074
Registration plate lamp not working 26,465
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,927
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,804
Stop lamp not working 20,654
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KM08 UHJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 113,873 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM08 UHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caddy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KM08 UHJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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